20m
    Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    محمية جبل على الطبيعية

    KHOR ANN

    Best months: Apr–Jun

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    Why dive here

    KHOR ANN is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-35°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks
    Water22-35°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 20m

    Khor Ann, an old barge, might not sound like much on paper, but we’ve always had a soft spot for it. Lying flat at 20 metres, the wreck itself is just over 36 metres long. It’s a good size to explore thoroughly without feeling rushed, making it perfect for a relaxed dive. We love poking around the mangled metal, imagining the life it once had before it ended up here. Over the years, the wreck has become a proper home for marine life. You’ll find plenty of snapper and fusiliers schooling around the structure, darting in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices; they’re often curious. The visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the light plays beautifully through the water, highlighting the colours of the sponges and soft corals that have started to colonise the metal. It’s not a drift dive, so you’ve got time to really observe the details. If you’re into wrecks that feel like a piece of history slowly being reclaimed by the ocean, Khor Ann is a solid choice.

    Typical KHOR ANN Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KHOR ANN

    KHOR ANN Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for KHOR ANN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.03, 53.72) (18km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    33°C

    91°F · Range: 30.1–34.3°C

    Air Temperature

    30°C

    86°F

    Wind Speed

    6.23 m/s

    12.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.4 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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